Our Philosophy

For the past 40 years, Audio Advice has built our reputation on deep expertise, a love and appreciation of music, and unwavering dedication to our customers.

Curate

The audio industry is saturated with new brands and products being released every day, many of which spend more on their marketing than they do on developing high-quality products. The sheer volume of options can be overwhelming, especially for budding audio enthusiasts that are just getting started.

We’ve reviewed and auditioned over 200 brands and nearly 10,000 products. Our curated selection includes only those products that meet or exceed our expectations in four specific areas — craftsmanship, design, technology, and of course, performance. When you browse our selection, you’re looking at the best of the best — the top 5%. All of our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested by some of the industry’s top experts.

We take pride in creating strong partnerships, whether it’s with brands we’ve known for decades or newcomers that are diamonds in the rough.

Educate

While the Internet has made it easier than ever to do research, it’s also made it more difficult to know who to trust. Our experts are some of the industry’s best and most experienced. We take decades of experience and turn it into content that is helpful and easy to understand. If you’re interested in purchasing your first turntable or reference headphones, you may find our buyers guides and “how to” articles helpful.

If you have decades of experience, our spec lists set a new standard as the most comprehensive in the industry. Compare products side by side and revel in the details.

Our product reviews focus on the most important aspects of each piece. You’ll learn everything you need to know — without getting too deep in the weeds.

Transform

Not only will we help transform the way you experience and appreciate music, but we’ll transform the way you shop online. While the gear itself is fun, it’s incredible listening sessions that we’re all after.

Start by telling us about yourself with our short, six-question profile builder. Once you complete the profile builder, visit any product page to see how well it fits your interests, your level of expertise, and the way you listen to music.

We’ll also customize your entire site experience, offering advice and recommending that you are more likely to be interested in.